Gregory Taitt

Gregory E. Taitt serves as a Foreign Service Officer and Acquisition & Assistance Specialist with USAID/Afghanistan (720306), where he plays a pivotal role in designing and managing technical assistance contracts that advance sustainable development and institutional capacity building. His work directly supports USAID’s mission to strengthen governance, education, health systems, and civil society through expert-led interventions. Taitt specializes in procuring professional and management consulting services, overseeing the full lifecycle of acquisitions from needs assessment to contract closeout, with a focus on performance-based, results-driven agreements that align with U.S. foreign policy and development objectives. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Taitt’s procurement portfolio consistently engages a broad spectrum of international and local service providers, including U.S.-based firms with regional expertise and Afghan-led organizations capable of delivering context-sensitive technical support. His working relationships emphasize collaboration with firms possessing deep sectoral knowledge in governance, economic development, and public sector reform, fostering partnerships that prioritize local ownership and long-term sustainability. Taitt’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and value over socioeconomic categorization. However, he maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with nearly 9.5% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for competitive small business engagement without compromising programmatic effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in strategic advisory, program design, and institutional strengthening services. He also procures niche technical services in areas such as chemical product manufacturing and commercial construction, but these represent minor components of his portfolio. Taitt’s expertise centers on delivering high-impact, evidence-based interventions through flexible, performance-oriented contracting mechanisms.